22 Nov Puppy Mill Rescue Beagles Come to San Diego
The Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas, CA is overflowing with adorable beagle puppies! A total of 42 rescue pups were brought here recently...
18 Nov Hope for Animals: New Animal Protection Legislation in U.S. States
The Humane Society of the United States has summarized some positive animal welfare news on its blog, A Humane Nation. Several U.S. states have passed some encouraging animal protection legislation this year…a bit of good news for all of the animals who live among us. Massachusetts:...
10 Nov Photos: Dog-Friendly Golf Tournament
On November 7th, FACE supporters and their pups enjoyed picture-perfect San Diego weather and a beautiful day of golf at the Lomas Santa Fe Country Club, competing in our 5th Annual Invitational Golf Tournament...
08 Nov A Salute to Veterans…and their Pets!
San Diego is a military town and home to a large number of active duty military members as well as veterans. Did you know that the FACE Foundation has helped dozens of soldiers and veterans save their beloved pets by providing them with financial assistance...
31 Oct Happy Halloween!
Wishing all of our friends lots of treats...
27 Oct The Humane Society Legislative Fund Endorses Candidates for November Election
How can animal lovers ensure that they are electing political candidates who believe in the humane treatment of animals? The Humane Society Legislative Fund has created an endorsements website that features their picks for candidates who have solid positions and records on animal protection issues. The...
25 Oct Romeo the Cat and Juliet the Dog: A Love Story with a Happy Ending
An orange tabby cat named Romeo and a miniature schnauzer named Juliet were recently found living on the streets together and brought to the City of Chula Vista Animal Care Facility here in San Diego. Romeo and Juliet were initially separated into the dog and cat...
13 Oct FACE Success Story Edwin & Myles Win 2016 Animal Impact Award
San Diego Pets Magazine has chosen FACE grantee Edwin Rivers and his dog Myles for their 2016 Animal Impact Award! Edwin and Myles share a very special bond, and we are proud to be a part of their heartwarming story. Edwin was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress...
06 Oct Photos: FACE Foundation’s 4th Annual Doggie Dash 5K Run
Our 4th annual Doggie Dash fundraising event was held on Sunday, September 25, 2016 in sunny San Diego, California! We were fortunate to have over 150 supporters come out to run (and walk) for pets in need of life-saving emergency veterinary care…despite some very toasty...
04 Oct Today is World Animal Day!
October 4th has been designated as World Animal Day. According to the World Animal Day website, the mission of this awareness event is: “To raise the status of animals in order to improve welfare standards around the globe. Building the celebration of World Animal Day unites...
23 Sep Heartwarming Video: Boy Spotted Hugging Neighbor’s Dog Gets a Pup of His Very Own!
You probably remember the viral video from a while back of a young boy who would jump off his bike and run into his neighbor’s garage to give their dog a big hug. The video charmed everyone who saw it, and now there’s a heartwarming...
20 Sep Help Raise Awareness About Homeless Pets on Remember Me Thursday
Have you heard about the “Remember Me Thursday” pet adoption awareness movement? Thursday, September 22, 2016 has been designated as Remember Me Thursday. This event was founded four years ago by Mike Arms, President and CEO of the Helen Woodward Animal Center, right here in...
13 Sep Meet Hooch: Winner of the 2016 Hero Dog Awards
If there was ever a dog who embodied the essence of a true hero, it’s Hooch, a rescue dog whose spirit and resilience earned him American Humane’s 2016 Hero Dog Award. Hooch is a French Mastiff who ended up at a shelter in Bakersfield, California. He...
25 Aug “The Champions” : An Inspiring Dog Rescue Success Story
As part of our 10-year anniversary celebration, the FACE Foundation is proud to be hosting a screening of the amazing documentary film The Champions on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the Illumina Theater here in San Diego. The Champions is an inspirational story about the pit bulls rescued from...
17 Aug August 22nd is Take Your Cat to the Vet Day
You can probably think of more fun things to do this summer than put your cat in a carrier and listen to her meow from the backseat on the car ride to the veterinarian’s office. That’s why the annual Take Your Cat to the Vet...
15 Aug America’s Most Dog-Friendly Cities for 2016
The personal finance company SmartAsset recently released its latest list of the most dog-friendly cities in the U.S. They analyzed data on a number of factors, including: Number of dog parks Number of dog-friendly shopping areas Number of dog-friendly restaurants Walkability Weather Housing costs The first...
10 Aug Grey Muzzle Organization Helps FACE Save Senior Dogs
The Grey Muzzle Organization is a wonderful non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of at-risk senior dogs by providing funding and resources to shelters, rescue groups, sanctuaries, and other animal welfare organizations across the U.S. FACE is honored to be a recipient of a Grey...
05 Aug New USPS “Pets” Stamps Feature 20 Different Animals!
Attention animal lovers: it’s time to put pen to paper and start using good old snail mail again! The U.S. Postal Service officially unveiled their adorable new “forever” Pets stamps on August 2nd. The stamp set features 20 different domestic animals photographed by Eric Isselée....
31 Jul Hey, We Were Nominated for a Blogger Award!
FACE would like to thank one of our amazing WordPress friends—Samantha from samanthamurdochblog—for nominating the FACE Foundation blog for the MakeItUltra™ Blogger Award! Samantha’s blog is a must-read for all animal lovers. We think the photography is pretty awesome, too. ABOUT THE AWARD The MakeItUltra™ Blogger Award...
27 Jul Where Do the U.S. Presidential Candidates Stand on Animal Welfare?
With the 2016 U.S. presidential election season officially kicking into high gear during the Republican and Democratic conventions, concerned animal lovers may be wondering where Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump stand on animal rights issues. Here’s a quick rundown… If you go to the issues section of...
25 Jul FACE Holds 1st Outreach Clinic for Low-Income & Homeless Pet Owners
FACE held its first Pet Owner Outreach Clinic this July for low-income and homeless pet owners at The Brother Benno Center in Oceanside, California! We had a great turn out and were able to provide these pet owners with pet food, supplies, and other resources. We...